Facility Module for Production and Storage of Cell Therapy Product

ABSTRACT

A facility module is provided for producing and storing a cell therapy product comprising: a Cell Therapy (CT) module one including separately prefabricated units having specific functions and separate entrances and exits so as to minimize contamination, and being capable of producing the cell therapy product, and a Banking of Cell and Tissue (BC) module Two including prefabricated units having specific functions and separate entrances and exits so as to minimize contamination, and being capable of appropriately storing hematopoietic stem cells, bone marrow cells and other cells for a prolonged period. It enables easy and low cost production of the cell therapy product, with sufficient quality to be transplanted into patients, within a short period, and permits clinical application to patients expeditiously. The present invention enables convenient installation and use of such a facility module anywhere adequate space is available, by providing the facility in a prefabricated module composed of specialized units according to function.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a facility module for production andstorage of a cell therapy product. More specifically, it is capable ofeasily producing a cell therapy product having a grade transplantableinto patients within a short period of time and at a low productioncost. It is also adapted to be clinically applicable to patients withinan early time. It is provided in a prefabricated type composed ofspecialized units according to individual specific functions, and can beconveniently installed in any place where a predetermined amount ofspace is provided.

2. Related Prior Art

As is generally known, cell therapy technology, a next-generationtechnology which is expected to bring fundamental changes into thewell-being trend peculiar to modern societies, and into the publichealth, pharmaceutical and medical industries supporting our agingsociety, is one of the most critical fields for technology-intensive andenergy-saving advancement within the medical industry.

Cell therapy products are medicines used for the treatment, diagnosisand prevention of various diseases, produced by a series of necessarysteps involving collecting and proliferating somatic cells from livingbodies of patients themselves (autologous), other people (allogenic), orother animals (xenogenic), or differentiating stem cells into desiredcell types, in order to repair impaired or defective cells or tissuesand functions thereof. Such cell therapy products have a wide spectrumof applications, and over recent years, have been receiving a great dealof attention as a novel therapy having promising and unlimited potentialfor the treatment of various intractable diseases such as bums, cancers,senile dementia and others.

A lot of interest has been directed to cell therapy products as animportant 21st-century new drug technology which is expected to be inthe forefront of future life science and medical fields, as they haveindefinite application fields depending upon the techniques beingdeveloped. Several hundred clinical tests and experiments on celltherapy products are being undertaken in technologically advancedcountries including the USA, and a great deal of related research isalso being actively undertaken in Korea. Diseases that can be treated bythe use of cell therapy products may include, for example, variouscancers, as well as intractable diseases such ashematologic/immunological disorders and diseases, neurological diseases,diabetes, bone/cartilage diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Further,conquest of intractable diseases via application of stem cells hasbecome the crowning subject of the life science world in the 21stcentury, and as a result there have been technological innovations inall medical fields such as cardiovascular systems, nervous systems,blood and immune systems, genetic diseases, hepatic diseases, endocrinaldiseases, bone, cartilage and skin diseases.

In recent years, the scientific world and many bio-venture companieshave been actively conducting a great deal of research and study on celltherapy products, with some fruitful results, and therefore it isexpected that the cell therapy products will be spotlighted as themedical industry aims at the world market. Experts in the related artpropose that development of cell therapy products will make it possibleto treat intractable diseases and substitute for organ transplants, andtherefore will become a next-generation medical industry with anincreasing market size.

As such, interest in and the necessity for cell therapy products,particularly autologous cell therapy products with established safetyand effectiveness, have globally increased. However, considering therequirements that all factors, such as procedures and technologies formanufacturing the cell therapy product with quality acceptable fortransplant into a patient, and that manufacturing facilities should becompletely equipped, there is substantially no case in which such celltherapy products are provided by a single system. Therefore, themanufacture of cell therapy products and extension of the application ofthese products, is very difficult.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the aboveproblems, and it is a first object of the present invention to provide afacility module for production and storage of a cell therapy product,comprising: a CT (Cell Therapy)-module capable of producing the celltherapy product, and a BC (Banking of Cell and Tissue)-module capable ofstoring hematopoietic stem cells and bone marrow cells and other cells,for a prolonged period of time, through appropriate processes.

For this purpose, a second object of the present invention is to providea facility module for production and storage of a cell therapy product,wherein the CT and BC modules respectively comprise five functionallyspecialized units: a preparation unit, a processing unit, a microbialsterility test unit, a quality control unit and a utility unit.

A third object of the present invention is to enable production of acell therapy product having a quality grade sufficient to transplantinto patients, within a short period of time and at a low productioncost, and enable clinical application thereof to patients in a timelymanner, via use of the above-constituted facility module.

A fourth object of the present invention is to enable convenientinstallation and use of such a facility module in any place where apredetermined-size space is available, by providing the facility modulein a prefabricated type composed of specialized units according toindividual specific functions.

A fifth object of the present invention is to provide a facility module,for production and storage of a cell therapy product, which enablesaccomplishment of remarkably improved quality and reliability of theproduct and thereby enhances customer satisfaction.

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the above andother objects can be accomplished by the provision of a facility modulefor production of a cell therapy product, comprising a CT (CellTherapy)-module composed of a plurality of separately prefabricatedunits having individual-specific functions, and having an entrance andexit separately partitioned from each other so as to minimize occurrenceof contamination., The CT (Cell Therapy)-module includes a preparationunit (requiring wearing a clean room garment to enter sterile cleanzones), for preparing/sterilizing raw materials and storing finished orsemi-finished products; a processing unit (for maintaining cleanliness)to produce cell therapy products such as cultured chondrocytes andcultured osteoblasts; a microbial sterility test unit for examining thepresence of microbial contamination (such as by bacteria) during theincubation period for production of cell therapy products; a qualitycontrol unit for confirming safety and effectiveness of the cell therapyproducts; and a utility unit for maintaining essential items such as adesired level of cleanliness, constant temperature and humidity, fireservice and electric power for the other units.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there isprovided a facility module for storage of a cell therapy product,comprising a BC-module composed of a plurality of separatelyprefabricated units having specific functions and having an entrance andexit separately partitioned from each other so as to minimize occurrenceof contamination, and being capable of storing hematopoietic stem cellsand bone marrow cells and other cells for a prolonged period of timethrough appropriate processes. The BC module comprises: a preparationunit (Requiring wearing a clean room garment to enter sterile cleanzones) for preparing/sterilizing raw materials; a processing unit forprocessing and storing the umbilical cord blood; a microbial sterilitytest unit for examining the presence of microbial contamination (such asby bacteria) during transportation or processing of the umbilical cordblood; a quality control unit for confirming safety and effectiveness ofthe cell therapy products; and a utility unit for maintenance ofessential items such as a desired level of cleanliness, constanttemperature and humidity, fire service and electric power for the otherunits.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic plan block diagram of a cell therapy product CT(Cell Therapy) module applied to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front cross-sectional view of a preparation unit and autility unit applied to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front cross-sectional view of a processing unit and autility unit applied to the present invention.

FIGS. 4 through 7 are respectively top, front and left/right side viewsof a first air shower applied to the present invention.

FIGS. 8 through 10 are respectively plan, front and left/right sideviews of a second air shower applied to the present invention.

FIGS. 11 through 13 are respectively plan, front and side views of apass box applied to the present invention.

FIGS. 14 through 16 are respectively plan, front and side views of afirst HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter unit applied to thepresent invention.

FIGS. 17 through 19 are respectively plan, front and side views of asecond HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter unit applied to thepresent invention.

FIGS. 20 through 22 are respectively plan, front and side views of anair handling part applied to the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a schematic plan block diagram of a cell therapy product BC(Banking of Cell and Tissue) module applied to the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a front cross-sectional view of a preparation unit andutility unit of FIG. 23.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The preferred embodiments of the present invention for accomplishing theabove-mentioned objects will now be described in more detail withreference to the accompanying drawings.

A facility module for production and storage of a cell therapy product,which is applied to the present invention, is constituted as shown inFIGS. 1 through 24.

In the description of the present invention which follows, if it isconsidered that description of known functions or constructions relatedto the present invention may make the subject matter of the presentinvention unclear, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Terms which will be described hereinafter are established taking intoconsideration functions in the present invention and may vary accordingto manufacturer's intention or general practices in the related art.Therefore, the terms used herein should be defined based on the contentsof the specification of the present invention.

The present invention is directed to a facility module for productionand storage of a cell therapy product, comprising: a CT (CellTherapy)-module 1 (see FIG. 1) including a plurality of separatelyprefabricated units having individual-specific functions and havingseparately partitioned entrance and exit so as to minimize occurrence ofcontamination, and being capable of producing the cell therapy product;and a BC (Banking of Cell and Tissue)-module 2 (see FIG. 23) including aplurality of separately prefabricated units having individual-specificfunctions and having separately partitioned entrance and exit so as tominimize occurrence of contamination, and being capable of storinghematopoietic stem cells and bone marrow cells and other cells for aprolonged period of time through appropriate processes. Here, eachmodule 1 and 2 is designed to follow a basic layout taking into accounta minimal space necessary for processes and optimal size and weightadvantageous for transportation.

Hereinafter, such technical constitution of the present invention willbe described in more detail.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the CT (Cell Therapy)-module 1 is providedwith a preparation unit 10, requiring wearing a clean room garment toenter sterile clean zones, for preparing/sterilizing raw materials andstoring finished or semi-finished products.

In addition, the CT module 1 includes a processing unit 20 (formaintaining cleanliness) to produce cell therapy products such ascultured chondrocytes and cultured osteoblasts, at the rear of thepreparation unit 10.

The facility module of the present invention also includes a microbialsterility test unit 30 for examining probable microbial contamination(such as by bacteria) during the incubation period for production ofcell therapy products, at the rear of the processing unit 20.

At one side of the microbial sterility test unit 30, a quality controlunit 40 for confirming safety and effectiveness of the cell therapyproducts is also provided.

Further, a utility unit 50 for maintenance of essential items such as adesired level of cleanliness, constant temperature and humidity, fireservice and electric power for the respective units 10, 20, 30 and 40 isprovided at one side of the preparation unit 10.

In accordance with the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, thepreparation unit 10, processing unit 20, microbial sterility test unit30 and quality control unit 40 (except utility unit 50) are permanentlyinstalled with sterile panels at a predetermined height from the bottomthereof. The preparation unit 10, microbial sterility test unit 30 andquality control unit 40 are provided with blank panels 68 at the top ofmultiple height-adjusting tools 68 a arranged at regular intervals, andthe processing unit 20 is provided with a grating panel 69 at the top ofmultiple supporting tools 69 a arranged at regular intervals.

In addition, the module of the present invention includes an airhandling part 65 provided inside the utility unit 50 and connected to anair cooler 66. The air handling part 65 is provided with an air filter65 a for preventing entrance of foreign materials, a cooling and heatingcoil 65 b for heat exchange of fluid, a damper 65 c for air volumecontrol, a humidifier 65 d for water level control, and a fan 65 e forair volume control.

The air handling part 65 is connected with a first duct 67 a, throughwhich air is allowed to flow through the preparation unit 10, qualitycontrol unit 40 and microbial sterility test unit 30. The first duct 67a is provided with first HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filterunits 63 provided at regular intervals, a second duct 67 b dischargingair to the inside of the processing unit 20, and a third duct 67 c forflow of air into the respective units 10, 20, 30 and 40. In the thirdduct 67 c, a plurality of second HEPA filter units 64 are provided atregular intervals.

Further, the inside of the preparation unit 10 is provided with a firstdressing room 11 for wearing a first working uniform to enter a washingroom or processing unit, a second dressing room 12 for wearing a cleanroom garment to enter the processing unit, a washing room 13 providing aspace for washing, sterilizing and delivering articles to enter theprocessing unit and having an ultrapurification system, a packaging room14 for packaging 5 products manufactured in the processing unit, asemi-finished product depository 17 for storing semi-finished productsmanufactured during processes in liquid nitrogen, a finished productdepository 18 for final storage of finished products manufactured in theprocessing unit until shipment after packaging them in the packagingroom 14, and first and second buffering zones 15 and 16 for providingclean conditions, serving as buffer areas with external the environment.

In addition, the facility module of the present invention furtherincludes, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 through 10, first and second airshowers 60 and 61 in the first dressing room 11 of the preparation unit10, and further includes a second air shower 61 in the microbialsterility test unit 30, whereby entrance of contaminating particles fromthe outside is prevented upon entering clean zones and dust or bacteriaadhered to the workers are washed and eliminated by high-velocity cleanair.

Finally, in accordance with the present invention, between the microbialsterility test unit 30 and quality control unit 40 is a pass box 62 thatenables only entrance and exit of articles without personnel entry,thereby preventing transfer of contamination source or clean air.

Meanwhile, although the preferred embodiments of the present inventionhave been disclosed with reference to the accompanying drawings, thoseskilled in the art will recognize that the present invention may beembodied in different forms with various modifications.

It should be understood that the drawings and detailed descriptionthereof are not intended to limit the invention to the particular formdisclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover allmodifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the spiritand scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Effects of the facility module for production of cell therapy product inaccordance with the present invention, as constituted above, will bedescribed hereinafter.

The CT-module 1 for production of the cell therapy product in accordancewith the present invention comprises five units: the preparation unit10; processing unit 20; microbial sterility test unit 30; qualitycontrol unit 40; and utility unit 50. The preparation unit 10 iscomposed of a dressing room for entering sterile clean zones, a washingroom for preparing and washing raw materials/auxiliary materials used tomanufacture products and a depository room for storing finished orsemi-finished products of cell therapy products. The processing unit 20is the place where cleanliness is kept at Class 100 levels and a varietyof processes for isolating cells from tissues anddifferentiating/proliferating cells are carried out. The microbialsterility test unit 30 is a germ-free testing room where cleanliness iskept in Class 10000 levels and a sterility test is conducted on rawmaterials/auxiliary materials before and after processes and finalproducts. The quality control unit 40 is the place where a variety of QCtests, except a sterility test, are conducted on raw materials orauxiliary materials before and after processing thereof, and on finalproducts. The utility unit 50 is the place where equipment to constantlymaintain temperature/humidity of the module and a desired level ofcleanliness corresponding to the respective units is operated. Detailsthereof will be disclosed hereinafter.

In the facility module of the present invention, when an air handlingpart 65 is driven, air is circulated as indicated by arrows, through therespective ducts 67 a, 67 b and 67 c and grating panel 69. Particularly,where the CT-module 1 is used, preparation of various media and reagentsand sterilization of various implements and materials which arenecessary for production of cell therapy products, is conducted in thepreparation unit 10, and a variety of processes for isolating cells fromtissues and differentiating/proliferating cells are conducted in theprocessing unit 20. For chondrocytes therapeutic, processes of producingthe cell therapy products were carried out in the processing unit 20 ofCT-module 1 as follows:

As a first step, cartilage isolation and primary culture were carriedout as follows:

1) Biopsy specimen harvested from hospitals was transferred to theprocessing unit in the CT module, followed by isolation of cartilage.

2) The biopsy specimen was cut into small pieces on the sterileworkbench, treated with enzymes and placed in a C02 incubator, followedby isolation of chondrocytes.

3) The chondrocytes thus isolated were cultured in a flask containing aculture medium, for about one month.

As a second step, media change and subculture were carried out asfollows.

1) For one-month cell culture, chondrocytes were allowed to proliferatecontinuously.

2) Numbers of chondrocytes proliferated by about 500-fold from initialnumbers of 1×10*5 cells to more than 5×10*7 cells immediately prior tomanufacturing Cultured chondrocytes.

3) During proliferation of chondrocytes, media change was carried out toperiodically supply nutrients to cells, and subculture was carried outto facilitate cell proliferation by changing a culture flask.

As a third step, a manufacturing process of chondrocyte therapeutic wascarried out. For this purpose, test samples collected before and afterprocesses and from final products were subjected to sterility tests inthe microbial sterility test unit (30). Further, except for a sterilitytest, a variety of QC tests such as endotoxin test, mycoplasma testusing PCR, cell count, cell viability test, virus test, cytotoxicitytest and identity test were conducted in the quality control unit 40.Such processes for producing the cell therapy products were collectivelycarried out in the CT-module 1. After processes and QC tests for theproducts were complete, the chondrocyte therapeutic was transported toan operating room, followed by chondrocyte transplantation for thetreatment of patients with cartilage defects.

The above-mentioned processes were carried out to manufacturechondrocyte therapeutic and bone cell therapy products. However, eventhough the CT-module 1 is capable of producing chondrocyte therapeuticand bone cell therapy products, such a module may also be used toproduce other cell therapy products. When production technologies ofchondrocyte therapeutic and bone cell therapy products are introduced inconjunction with the CT-module 1, it is possible to perform patienttreatment using such cell therapy products and do business associatedwith treatment of patients.

Hereinafter, technical constitution of the BC (Banking of Cell andTissue)-module 2 applied to the present invention will be described inmore detail. In this description, details of technical constitutionoverlapping with those of the CT-module 1 will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 23, the BC (Banking of Cell and Tissue)-module 2 isprovided with a preparation unit 70 for wearing a clean room garment toenter sterile clean zones, and preparing/sterilizing raw materials.Here, the preparation unit 70 is provided with a first dressing room 72for wearing a clean room garment to enter a washing room or processingunit; a washing room 73 providing a space for washing, sterilizing anddelivering articles to enter the processing unit and including anultrapurification system; first and second buffering zones 74 and 75 forproviding clean conditions, serving as buffer areas with externalenvironment; and a head room 71 serving as a buffer area to enter theprocessing unit.

In addition, a processing unit 80 for processing and storing theumbilical cord is provided at the rear of the preparation unit 70.

A microbial sterility test unit 90 for examining probable microbialcontamination (such as by bacteria) during transportation or processingof the umbilical cord blood is also provided at the rear of theprocessing unit 80.

At one side of the microbial sterility test unit 90, a quality controlunit 100 for confirming safety and effectiveness of the cell therapyproducts is also provided.

Further, at one side of the preparation unit 70, a utility unit 110 isprovided for maintenance of essential items such as a desired level ofcleanliness, constant temperature and humidity, fire service andelectric power for the respective units 70, 80, 90 and 100.

In addition, the BC module of the present invention includes an airhandling part 65 provided inside the utility unit 110 and connected toan air cooler 66; a first duct 67 a connected to the air handling part65 through the preparation unit 70, processing unit 80, quality controlunit 100 and microbial sterility test unit 90; first and second HEPAfilter units 63 and 64 connected at regular intervals to the first duct67 a; a third duct 67 c for entry of air provided in the respectiveunits 70, 80, 90 and 100; and second air showers 61 provided in thepreparation unit 70 and microbial sterility test unit 90.

Effects of the facility module for storage of cell therapy product inaccordance with the present invention, as constituted above, will bedescribed hereinafter.

Similar to the CT-module for production of the cell therapy product, theBC-module 2 for storage of cell therapy product in accordance with thepresent invention also comprises five units: the preparation unit 70;processing unit 80; microbial sterility test unit 90; quality controlunit 100; and utility unit 110. The preparation unit 70 is composed of adressing room for entering sterile clean zones, and a washing room forpreparing and washing raw materials or auxiliary materials necessary formanufacturing processes. The processing unit 80 is the place wherecleanliness is kept in Class 10000 levels and a variety of processes forisolating cells from tissues or blood and storing cells are carried out.The microbial sterility test unit 90 is a germ-free testing room wherecleanliness is kept in Class 10000 levels and a sterility test isconducted on raw materials or auxiliary materials before and afterprocessing and cells for final storage. The quality control unit 100 isthe place where a variety of QC tests except a sterility test areconducted on raw materials/auxiliary materials before/after processingthereof and cells for final storage. The utility unit 110 is the placewhere equipment necessary for constant maintenance oftemperature/humidity of the module and cleanliness levels correspondingto the respective units is operated. Details thereof will be disclosedhereinafter.

Where the BC-module 2 of the present invention was used, preparation ofvarious media and reagents and sterilization of various implements andmaterials, which are necessary for cell storage, were conducted in thepreparation unit 70. A variety of processes for isolating cells fromtissues or blood and storing cells were conducted in the processing unit80. For storage of umbilical cord blood-derived hematopoietic stemcells, processing of storage cells were carried out in the processingunit 80 of BT-module 2 as follows.

As a first step, from the umbilical cord blood which was harvested fromthe umbilical cord, nucleated cells were isolated as follows.

1) A sample was collected from whole blood of the umbilical cord bloodharvested from hospitals.

2) Nucleated cells were separated from the sample and were allowed tostand for separation of a red blood cell layer, followed bycentrifugation to concentrate a nucleated cell layer.

3) After centrifugation was complete, the top plasma layer was removedusing an Auto-Expressor, thereby leaving only a concentrate containing asmall amount of the red blood cell layer and a concentrated layer ofnucleated cells in the blood unit collection bag.

As a second step, a packaging step was carried out as follows.

1) The concentrated layer of nucleated cells separated in the first stepwas transferred to a freezing bag with removal of air contained therein.

2) The freezing bag containing the nucleated cell concentrates wasplaced in a case, followed by sealing.

3) Bar cord was attached to the freezing bag.

4) The freezing bag was packaged to prevent the risk of contaminationand was finally inserted into a canister to prepare a finished product.

As a third step, freezing and storage processes were carried out asfollows.

1) The finished canister was put into a frame and placed in a freezerequipped with an automatic thermostat.

2) A freezing program was operated to initiate freezing.

3) The thus-frozen sample was stored in a liquid nitrogen storagecontainer.

4) Thereafter, in order to demonstrate safety and effectiveness ofBabyCell, a quality control was carried out as follows.

For this purpose, test samples collected from raw materials or auxiliarymaterials before or after processing thereof and cells for final storagewere subjected to sterility test in the microbial sterility test unit(90). Further, a variety of QC tests such as cell count, cell viability,hematopoietic stem cell count and colony-forming unit (CFU) assay werealso conducted. The above-mentioned processes were carried out toseparate and store hematopoietic stem cell from the umbilical cordblood. Therefore, even though the BC-module 2 is the facility capable ofseparating and storing umbilical cord blood-derived hematopoietic stemcells, such a module may also be used to process and store cell typesother than hematopoietic stem cells. When technologies for separationand storage of hematopoietic stem cells from the umbilical cord bloodare introduced in conjunction with the BC-module 2, it is possible to dobusiness associated with separation and storage of hematopoietic stemcells.

As apparent from the foregoing, the present invention provides afacility module for production and storage of a cell therapy product,comprising: a CT (Cell Therapy)-module capable of producing a celltherapy product; and a BC (Banking of Cell and Tissue)-module capable ofstoring hematopoietic stem cells and bone marrow cells and other cellsfor a prolonged period of time through appropriate processes. The CT andBC modules are respectively composed of five functionally specializedunits: a preparation unit; a processing unit; a microbial sterility testunit; a quality control unit; and a utility unit. Therefore, the presentinvention enables easy production of the cell therapy product having aquality grade sufficient to transplant into patients within a shortperiod of time and at a low production cost. In addition, the presentinvention enables convenient installation and use of such a facilitymodule in any place where a predetermined-size space is secured, byprovision of the facility module in a prefabricated state composed ofspecialized units according to the individual functions. Consequently,the present invention enables accomplishment of remarkably improvedquality and reliability of the product and thereby enhanced customersatisfaction.

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 11. A facility module for production of a cell therapyproduct, comprising: a Cell Therapy (CT)-module (1) composed of aplurality of separately prefabricated units having individual-specificfunctions, having an entrance and exit separately partitioned from eachother so as to minimize occurrence of contamination, and being capableof producing the cell therapy product, the CT-module (1) including apreparation unit (10) for wearing a clean room garment to enter sterileclean zones, preparing/sterilizing raw materials and storingfinished/semi-finished products; a processing unit (20) for maintaininga desired level of cleanliness to produce cell therapy products such ascultured chondrocytes and cultured osteoblasts; a microbial sterilitytest unit (30) for examining for the presence of microbialcontamination, such as by bacteria, during the incubation period forproduction of cell therapy products; a quality control unit (40) forconfirming safety and effectiveness of the cell therapy products; and autility unit (50) for maintaining essential items such as the desiredlevel of cleanliness, constant temperature and humidity, fire serviceand electric power for the respective units (10, 20, 30, 40).
 12. Thefacility module according to claim 11, wherein the preparation unit (10)processing unit (20), microbial sterility test unit (30) and qualitycontrol unit (40) have fixed panels installed at a predetermined heightfrom the bottom, with the preparation unit, microbial sterility testunit and quality control unit provided with blank panels (68) at the topof multiple height-adjusting tools arranged at regular intervals, andthe processing unit provided with a grating panel (69) at the top ofmultiple supporting tools arranged at regular intervals.
 13. Thefacility module according to claim 11, wherein the module (1) furthercomprising: an air handling part (65) provided inside the utility unit(50) and connected with an air cooler; a first duct (67 a) connected tothe air handling part through the preparation unit, quality control unitand microbial sterility test unit; first HEPA filter units (63)connected to the first duct at regular intervals; a second duct (67 b)connected to the air handling part and discharging air to the inside ofthe processing unit; a third duct (67 c) for entry of air provided inthe respective units (10, 20, 30, 40), and a plurality of second HEPAfilter units (64) connected at regular intervals to the third duct. 14.The facility module according to claim 11, wherein the preparation unit(10) is further comprising that: a first dressing room (11) for wearinga first working uniform to enter a washing room or processing unit; asecond dressing room (12) for wearing a clean room garment to enter theprocessing unit; a washing room (13) providing a space for washing,sterilizing and delivering articles to enter the processing unit, andincluding an ultrapurification system; a packaging room (14) forpackaging products manufactured in the processing unit; a semi-finishedproduct depository (17) for storing, in liquid nitrogen, semi-finishedproducts produced in the manufacturing processes; a finished productdepository (18) for final storage of finished products manufactured inthe processing unit until packaging in the packaging room, and shipment;and first and second buffering zones (15, 16) for providing cleanconditions, serving as buffer areas with the external environment. 15.The facility module according to claim 14, wherein the first dressingroom (11) of the preparation unit is further provided with first andsecond air showers (60, 61), and the microbial sterility test unit (30)is further provided with a second air shower (61), whereby entrance ofcontaminating particles from the outside is prevented from enteringclean zones and dust or bacteria adhered to the workers are washed awayand eliminated by high-velocity clean air.
 16. The facility moduleaccording to claim 11, further comprising a pass box (62) that enablesonly entrance and exit of articles without personnel entry is providedbetween the microbial sterility test unit (30) and quality control unit(40), such that escape of a contamination source or clean air isprevented.
 17. The facility module according to claim 13, wherein saidair handling part (65) is provided with an air filter (65 a), a coolingand heating coil (65 b), a damper (65 c), a humidifier (65 d) and a fan(65 e).
 18. A facility module for storaging a cell therapy product,comprising a Banking of Cell and Tissue (BC) module (2) composed of aplurality of separately prefabricated units having individual-specificfunctions and having an entrance and exit separately partitioned fromeach other so as to minimize occurrence of contamination, and beingcapable of storing hematopoietic stem cells and bone marrow cells andother cells for a prolonged period of time through appropriateprocesses, wherein the BC module (2) includes: a preparation unit (70)for wearing a clean room garment to enter sterile clean zones, andpreparing/sterilizing raw materials; a processing unit (80) forprocessing and storing the umbilical cord blood; a microbial sterilitytest unit (90) for examining for the presence of microbialcontamination, such as by bacteria, during transportation or processingof the umbilical cord blood; a quality control unit (100) for confirmingsafety and effectiveness of the cell therapy products; and a utilityunit (110) for maintenance of essential items such as the desired levelof cleanliness, constant temperature and humidity, fire service andelectric power for the respective units (70, 80, 90, 100).
 19. Thefacility module according to claim 18, wherein the preparation unit (70)is further comprising that: a first dressing room (72) for wearing aclean room garment to enter a washing room or processing unit; a washingroom (73) providing a space for washing, sterilizing and deliveringarticles to the processing unit, and including an ultrapurificationsystem; first and second buffering zones (74, 75) for providing cleanconditions, serving as buffer areas with external environment; and ahead room (71) serving as a buffer area to enter the processing unit.20. The facility module according to claim 18, wherein the modulefurther comprising that: an air handling part (65) provided inside theutility unit (110) and connected with an air cooler; a first duct (67 a)connected to the air handling part through the preparation unit,processing unit, quality control unit and microbial sterility test unit;first and second HEPA filter units (63, 64) connected at regularintervals to the first duct; a third duct (67 c) for entry of airprovided in the respective units (70, 80, 90, 100); and second airshowers (61) provided in the preparation unit and microbial sterilitytest unit.